China to curb exports of key chipmaking components to US
The Straits Times|December 04, 2024
BEIJING - China said on Dec 3 that it would restrict exports to the US of some key components in making semiconductors, after Washington announced curbs targeting Beijing's ability to make advanced chips.

Among the materials banned from export are metals gallium, antimony and germanium, China's Commerce Ministry said in a statement that cited "national security" concerns.

Exports of graphite - another key component - will also be subject to "stricter reviews of end-users and end-uses", the ministry said.

"To safeguard national security interests and fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has decided to strengthen export controls on relevant dual-use items to the United States," Beijing said.

"Any organisation or individual in any country or region violating the relevant regulations will be held accountable according to the law," it added.

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